Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (21 Rentals)

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1584 Van Vranken Ave, Unit R1
$1,100
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1584 Van Vranken Ave, Unit R1

1584 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305

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Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Schenectady Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Schenectady area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Netherlands Village priced from $1,220. State and Clinton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Outer Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,220
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,295
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1,350
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Schenectady, NY

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Schenectady area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1544 Union St Model at 1544 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Outer Schenectady apartment is the 30 Jay St Model at 30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1544 Union St, Unit 21544 Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay30 Jay St2BR,1BA$1.54
113 Victory Ave - Schuyler Labar, Unit First floor113 Victory Ave - Schuyler Labar3BR,1BA$1.00
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.73
1616 Rugby Rd, Unit 21616 Rugby Rd3BR,1BA$1.42
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.96
315 McClellan St, Unit 2R315 McClellan St1BR,1BA$1.21
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.78
State and Clinton1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.84

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Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, and the greater Albany area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Schenectady Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Schenectady?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Schenectady is Netherlands Village which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Outer Schenectady costs $2,147.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Schenectady?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Outer Schenectady that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Schenectady?

Cheap apartments in Outer Schenectady have an average cost of $139 which is $2,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Schenectady.

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